2004 Renault Twingo vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Renault Twingo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Renault Twingo. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 225 kg more than 2004 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Twingo. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Twingo | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Twingo | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
